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CIC Philadelphia and Persephoni BioPartners Announce New Strategic Partnership

Posted on Updated on February 12, 2025

CIC, a global leader in building and operating innovation communities, and Persephoni BioPartners, a strategic advisory and Biotech venture studio firm, are excited to announce a strategic partnership built around CIC Philadelphia’s location in uCity Square to drive growth and development of early-stage biotech companies in Philadelphia.

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ZEISS Microscopy Solutions Center Launches at CIC Philadelphia Bringing Advanced Microscopy and AI Image Analysis Solutions to the Greater Tri State Area

Posted on Updated on February 12, 2025

The new ZEISS lab space at CIC Philadelphia offers scientists access to more than $1M in total value in microscopy equipment.

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Tim Rowe with the ARIA team at Venture Café Cambridge

Venture Café to Launch in the UK, Expanding Global Innovation Network in Partnership with ARIA, the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency 

Posted on Updated on February 20, 2025

CIC’s Venture Café has been selected by ARIA as one of nine Activation Partners globally who will support its mission to unlock scientific and technological breakthroughs that benefit everyone.

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CIC St. Louis announces $2 million renovation to upgrade its shared and private lab spaces in the Cortex Innovation District.

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Consecutive feasts around food innovation make for a fitting prelude to Earth Day

Posted on Updated on April 25, 2025
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Hualien Mayor Hsu Extends Invitation to Int’l Innovation Hub Venture Café to Evaluate Local Expansion

Posted on Updated on April 22, 2025
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Coworking Guide to CIC St. Louis, the Original Shared Workspace in CORTEX

Posted on Updated on April 22, 2025
Entrepreneur Quarterly
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How To Build a Successful Startup Community

Posted on Updated on April 22, 2025
Disrupting Japan
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Women’s History Month Spotlight: Trailblazers in STEM

Posted on Updated on April 23, 2025
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Nippon Life Insurance to open startup support facility in Osaka in spring 2026

Posted on Updated on April 1, 2025
Nikkei
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Community Builds Prosperity and Progress

Posted on Updated on April 1, 2025
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Embracing AI and ML: A strategic imperative for forward-thinking organizations

Posted on Updated on April 9, 2025
The Business Journals
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